FC Dallas Survives Late scare, Eds SKC 4-3 in Toyota Stadium Thriller

A Goal-Fest at the Cotton Bowl Suburb

FC Dallas secured a hard-fought 4-3 victory over visiting Sporting Kansas City at Toyota Stadium on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The match featured seven total goals, with the home side ultimately prevailing after a back-and-forth contest that saw momentum shift multiple times.

Early Dominance by the Visitors

Sporting Kansas City opened the scoring early in the first half. Taylor Calheira found the net in the 4th minute to give the visitors an initial lead. The pressure continued for the away team, as Stephen Afrifa doubled their advantage just before the quarter-hour mark, making it 2-0 in favor of Sporting Kansas City at the 19-minute mark.

Dallas Strikes Back Before Halftime

FC Dallas responded with urgency after falling behind. Logan Farrington pulled one back for the home side in the 27th minute, narrowing the gap to 2-1. The momentum clearly shifted as Petar Musa equalized in the 30th minute, bringing the score to 2-2.

Shortly before the break, Kaick restored Dallas's lead with a goal in the 45th minute, sending the home crowd into celebration as the teams headed to the locker rooms at 3-2.

Late Drama and Final Whistle

Sporting Kansas City refused to go away without a fight. Taylor Calheira scored his second goal of the match in the 78th minute, tying the game at 3-3 and setting up a tense finish. However, FC Dallas held firm until the final moments. Petar Musa sealed the victory with a crucial goal in stoppage time (90'+7), making the final score 4-3.

Key Performers and Updated Records

Petar Musa was instrumental for FC Dallas, not only scoring two goals but also leading all players in total shots with four. Jonathan Sirois provided stability in net for the winners, recording seven saves. For Sporting Kansas City, Taylor Calheira led the offensive charge with six total shots, while Stefan Cleveland made five saves in an attempt to keep his team in the game.

With this result, FC Dallas improved their record to 10-7-6. Sporting Kansas City’s record dropped to 4-3-16 following the loss.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761779